Daube of Beef

Ingredients

• 5 each shallots thinly sliced
• 4 each garlic cloves minced
• 2 medium carrots sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
• 13 cup ham baked, chopped
• 1 slice orange zest
• 1 each bay leaves
• 3 pounds beef chuck sliced into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme dry
• 18 teaspoon cloves ground
• 1/2 teaspoon sage dry
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup white wine dry
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 x salt
• 1 x parsley leaves chopped